Phoenix Suns @ Sacramento Kings Picks and Predictions - March 3rd 2026
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You get Phoenix Suns (45-37) and Sacramento Kings (22-60) on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, with coverage on NBC/Peacock. Books list Suns -9.5 and hang 224 on the total. If the favourite lands the first long run, the spread can get stretched quickly.
The recent form is even at 2-3 each over the last five, which puts more weight on style and price. The rest of this preview breaks down the spread, total, matchup details, injuries, and props so the betting angle stays tied to the likely game script, and if you are shopping prices across operators, our best sportsbooks for NBA betting guide helps you shop for the right book and price.
NBA odds and lines for Phoenix Suns at Sacramento Kings
If you are scanning the away side quickly, start with a clear form line: last-five ATS: 1-3-1, then layer in fresh detail from average margin: -52. The widget below will update late, so treat NBA odds for Phoenix Suns as your main page for a quick check-in.
Sacramento Kings sets the tone with a game-shaped profile: last-five ATS: 3-2-0 plus a distinct indicator in last-five over-under: 4-1-0. If you want a home-first reference without extra clicks, NBA odds for Sacramento Kings stays clear and current.
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-10.0 -110 PHX at SAC Rest & Travel Report: Schedule Factors
The days-since line favors Phoenix Suns (5 vs 2), giving them a rest advantage that registers most when density is even. Previous opponent strength is comparable by this measure (60.7 vs 60.7), which makes it less useful as a lone differentiator.
With last-7 games flat (0 vs 0), schedule density is not a clear factor without help from travel. If this travel input holds, Phoenix Suns has the heavier immediate load (634.7 vs 361.4), and that toll tends to show in execution. Last-7 mileage is even (0 vs 0), so the cumulative travel shape is not a separator.
| Metric | Phoenix Suns | Sacramento Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Days since last game | 5 | 2 |
| Rest advantage vs opponent | 3 | -3 |
| Travel miles since last game | 634.7 | 361.4 |
| Games in last 7 days | 0 | 0 |
| Time zone changes | 0 | 0 |
| Miles travelled last 7 days | 0 | 0 |
| Schedule strength | 53.9 | 37 |
| Remaining schedule strength | — | — |
| Previous opponent strength (win %) | 60.7 | 60.7 |
| Next opponent strength (win %) | 22.6 | 56.7 |
New Users – Bet $5 Get $200 in Bet Reset Tokens for 5 Days Phoenix Suns vs Sacramento Kings Quarter Splits: 1Q to 4Q and Halves
Quarter splits show pinpoint when each team tends to score across the game; for pricing context, see NBA odds board. A quick readout for Phoenix Suns: best quarter is 2Q, and its stronger half is the first half. A extra look for Sacramento Kings: peaks in 1Q with the edge in the first half.
| Segment | Away | Home |
|---|---|---|
| 1Q Points | 28.1 | 28.4 |
| 2Q Points | 29.1 | 27.6 |
| 3Q Points | 28.4 | 28 |
| 4Q Points | 26.1 | 25.6 |
| 1H Points | 57.2 | 55.9 |
| 2H Points | 54.5 | 53.6 |
Season Profile Comparison: Phoenix Suns vs Sacramento Kings
Instead of one big grid, the profile is grouped into four categories with a quick read for each. The important part is whether the two key stats agree—or whether the matchup is a trade between different ways to win.
Record & Scoring
Phoenix Suns leads both win percentage (48.8) and point margin (1.5), which usually signals the steadier four-quarter profile. If Sacramento Kings is going to flip this category, it often needs a scoring run that forces Phoenix Suns to chase points rather than manage possessions.
| Metric | Phoenix Suns | Sacramento Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Record (W-L) | 45-37 | 22-60 |
| Win Percentage | 48.8 | 36.6 |
| Points For | 112.6 | 111 |
| Points Against | 111.1 | 121 |
| Points Margin | 1.5 | -10 |
Efficiency
Efficiency leans to Phoenix Suns on both key stats: shooting efficiency (112.8) and field goal efficiency (53.7). In a one-game sample, that usually shows up as cleaner scoring without needing extra possessions to keep up.
| Metric | Phoenix Suns | Sacramento Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Three-Point % | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Shooting Efficiency | 112.8 | 107.6 |
| Field Goal Efficiency | 53.7 | 52.5 |
| Free Throw Rate | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Three-Point Rate | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| Free Throw % | 0.8 | 0.8 |
Tempo, Ratings & Turnovers
On the two drivers, Phoenix Suns has the edge: better net rating (1.3) and fewer turnovers (13.5). If the game turns into a possession battle, that’s often the difference between trading shots and giving up a run.
| Metric | Phoenix Suns | Sacramento Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Pace | 100.1 | 101.8 |
| Net Rating | 1.3 | -9 |
| Offensive Rating | 112 | 109 |
| Defensive Rating | 110.7 | 118 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.5 | 13.7 |
Rebounding, Ball Movement & Disruption
This section is level on the drivers (0.3 vs 0.3, 9.5 vs 8), so ball security and box-outs matter more than raw volume. If the game is tight late, one extra second chance or one extra steal is usually the separator.
| Metric | Phoenix Suns | Sacramento Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Rebounds Per Game | 43.1 | 42.3 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Assists Per Game | 24.6 | 25.5 |
| Assist Rate | 60.1 | 61.5 |
| Steals Per Game | 9.5 | 8 |
| Blocks Per Game | 4.2 | 4.5 |
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Suns at Kings Series History and Last Meeting
The most recent result gives a clean read: Kings claimed 109-98 with a 11 margin. The series table below grounds the larger head-to-head track record.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Last meeting score | 109-98 |
| Last meeting winner | Kings |
| Last meeting margin | 11 |
| Side | Meetings | Wins | Losses | Average margin | Total points | ATS record | Over/Under record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 4 | 2 | 2 | -3.8 | 220.6 | 3-0-0 | 2-1-0 |
| Home | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3.8 | 220.6 | 0-3-0 | 2-1-0 |
Phoenix Suns at Sacramento Kings Key Players by Usage%: Top 3 Per Team
The primary usage burden in this matchup lands on Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns), and the table below links that to the production and efficiency read. Their quick snapshot: Min 34, Usage% 32.5, 26.1 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 6 APG, TS% 58.5, eFG% 50.7, +/- 3.1, and TO/G 3.1.
Phoenix Suns’s top three are Devin Booker (32.5), Jalen Green (32.2), and Dillon Brooks (28.8), and Sacramento Kings’s top three are Russell Westbrook (26), Malik Monk (24.1), and Devin Carter (23.6), and this breakdown highlights how creation is distributed. A more tight top line usually means heavier on-ball responsibility for the primary option, while a balanced top three can signal more shared creation and easier rotation coverage if one piece is limited.
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| Team | Player | Min | Usage% | PPG | RPG | APG | TS% | eFG% | +/- | TO/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Suns | Devin Booker | 34 | 32.5 | 26.1 | 3.9 | 6 | 58.5 | 50.7 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Phoenix Suns | Jalen Green | 26 | 32.2 | 17.8 | 3.6 | 2.8 | 51.6 | 49.1 | 1 | 2.3 |
| Phoenix Suns | Dillon Brooks | 30 | 28.8 | 20.2 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 54 | 50.1 | -0.9 | 1.8 |
| Sacramento Kings | Russell Westbrook | 29 | 26 | 15.2 | 5.4 | 6.7 | 52.8 | 50.3 | -7.1 | 3.3 |
| Sacramento Kings | Malik Monk | 22 | 24.1 | 12.5 | 1.9 | 3 | 56.8 | 53.6 | -4.1 | 1.5 |
| Sacramento Kings | Devin Carter | 18 | 23.6 | 8.9 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 50.8 | 46.6 | -3 | 1.4 |
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Spend $10 Get 200 in Bonus Picks Phoenix Suns vs Sacramento Kings Prediction and Betting Outlook
- Game script (pace): Sacramento Kings tends to press tempo off misses, while Phoenix Suns prefers to steady it into longer half-court possessions. The initial pace read frequently follows how the total plays.
- Efficiency edge (side): From a season lens, it tilts toward Phoenix Suns when the possession script is tidier and second chances are limited. A few added possessions can turn it. The straightest way for Phoenix Suns to separate is rebounding for added chances.
- Late filters (availability + market): Lineup news and situational context are the last gate, and they can shift how both teams score late in the clock. If money has moved the line, treat it as a cue to verify rather than pushing a lean.
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